First, the good news! The Embassy did perform the smear tests and Liyone had THREE tests come back negative for TB!! The physician believes they will allow him to come home and they will send the sputum results when those are finished. You can't imagine how happy I am about this!! I was dreading the first trip because I didn't know how to handle the emotions of only bringing home one child. Liyone would be expecting me to take him home, and I didn't know to make him understand. What does "not yet" mean to a three year old? But now I should be able to bring them home at the same time!! I had unpacked Liyone's clothes from the suitcase (in tears) the other day. It was a wonderful feeling to re-pack everything!! Of course, I added even more toys this time :)
So, now we are waiting for one of the children's birth family to come to an interview at the Embassy. The Embassy picks random cases to interview to make sure there is no fraud involved in the adoption. They might ask questions like if they were paid for the child or if they really understand what is happening. It sounds like the meeting was scheduled and the family was contacted. Then late last week, the Embassy moves up the appointment to an earlier time. The family is traveling by bus from 500 miles away and didn't make it on time. The next available date isn't until July 6th or later. Can't they squeeze her in somewhere??? Ridiculous!!
Rumor has it, the employees at the Embassy take their vacation and train new people during the month of July. They cut their appointments and visas down to half. After reading blogs and yahoo posts, it looks like they are already booked up until July 14th. We are still hoping they can clear Kidist. So maybe, just maybe, we can get a date for her towards the end of July. Then when Liyone is clear, they'll let us bring them both home. We'll be praying a lot about this!
And...more pictures from another great family. :)
1 comments on "Just keep swimming....Just keep swimming..."
They are just so beautiful. I can't wait to KISS THEM!
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